Last month, I restarted my fitness journey. To keep me accountable, I thought I’d share my monthly updates on the blog. Although I started a bit unsure of my journey, I’m happy to say we are on the right track and getting more for everyday! Below, I share details of my first four weeks of fitness.
WEEK 1: I started off strong. I stuck to my meal plan, drank ALL the water, and worked out four times. Right now my workouts consist of walking. I find various trails around the city and clock in those miles. My current fave is the walking bridge at Wave Country. The challenge of week one was realizing I wasn’t getting enough protein. I was eating a good amount but my body needed more. So, I adjusted for week two adding more meat and protein substitutes. LOST 5lbs during week one.
WEEK 2: Now, this is when it started getting tough. My body was sore, but I felt strong. I also had a bunch of events to attend. I work at a place that serves fancy lunch all the time, so it’s always a struggle when you see the desserts on the table. I often attend blogger events that have lite bite and liquor too! Whew Lawd! So, I have to find a happy balance which includes never arriving anywhere STARVING and always making time to get in workouts before/after blogging events. LOST 5 lbs during week 2
WEEK 3: During week three I STRUGGLED! Life was very stressful and I’m an EMOTIONAL EATER! All I wanted was carbs. I tried my best to keep treats out of the house, but failed. Good thing, I kept up my workouts. I even hit a fitness goal of walking 3 miles in one session and breaking the 17min mile! LOST 1lb during week 3. Hoped to lose more, but those cookies got me!
WEEK 4: Learning from week 3, I got it together! I meal prepped this week and had way more success. I even added some HEALTHY sweet treats in the mix to help during stressful moments. I was on my cycle this week, but due to my new fitness routine, my cycle was amazingly kind. No cramps and very little bloating! Ok now! Although I didn’t work out 4x like I plan, I did work out twice. Also, celebrated a friend’s birthday BUT didn’t partake in birthday drinks. I had a cupcake though (it was a mini). Lost 2lbs this week.
So, I’ve lost 13lbs in ONE MONTH. Some would say that’s a lot, but I’m a big girl. The bigger you are in the beginning, the more you lose initially. I expect to level off and lose an average of 2lbs a week – which is healthy. The photo above is when I noticed that I’m actually losing weight. I’m not posing extra hard or trying to catch the right angle – so this is a true visual of what I look like today.
Next month challenges:
- Adding MORE water – gotta get a gallon a day
- More strength training
- Less carbs
- Lose 8lbs
Check back next month for another update. Follow me daily on Instagram. I update my instastory DAILY with photos of smoothies, my work out, and me being funny!
Melissa this is great! Thanks for sharing!! What healthy snacks did you add to help curb your sweet tooth?
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I added more smoothies. I was just doing juices but the smoothies gave me more fiber and a bit more sweetness. Also dates. Also, dark chocolate. But I rationed that for REALLY stressful days.
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